Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Sphaerocarpaceae

Genus:

Sphaerocarpos

Species:

Sphaerocarpos cristatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, clayey soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, damp areas